Round and Round
3 Doors Down Lyrics


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There's one who takes it all
And there's one who takes the fall
One who never wins
And there's one who stands again

There's one who lives in pain
And there's one who has no shame
There's one to tell the lies
And one to make the alibis

Round and round and round and round we go
Where we're gonna stop nobody knows

There's one who makes the rules
And there's one to play the fool
Always a fool
One with jails hands
And there's one to be the friend
(Everybody needs one)
There's one who wins the fight
And there's one who sleeps at night
There's one who will stand tall
But we will all fall

Round and round and round and round we go
Where we're gonna stop nobody knows
Something's wrong, I feel it in my soul
Round and round and round and round we go

Just run away, just run away out
Find a way, just find a way out
Find a way, just to find a way out for me
Just find a way, just find a way out
Find a way, just find a way out
Find a way, just to find a way out for me

Round and round and round and round we go
Just find a way, just find a way out
Where we're gonna stop nobody knows
Just find a way, just find a way out
Something's wrong, I feel it in my soul
Just find a way, just find a way out
Round and round and round and round we go
Find a way, just to find a way out for me

Round and round and round and round we go
(Round and round and round and round we go)
Where we're gonna stop nobody knows
(Where we're gonna stop nobody knows)
Something's wrong, I feel it in my soul
(Something's wrong, I feel it in my soul)
Round and round and round and round we go
(Round and round and round and round we go)

Just to find a way, just to find a way out




To find a way, just to find a way out
Find a way, just to find a way out for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 3 Doors Down's "Round and Round" explore the cyclical nature of life and the struggles that individuals face throughout their experiences. The opening lines contrast two different types of people, one who always succeeds and another who always falls short. This sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics which describe the many different types of people all caught in the cycle of life, sometimes repeating the same patterns of behavior.


The chorus emphasizes this idea of being caught in a cycle, unable to escape or even know where it will end. The bridge section provides an opportunity for escape, with the repeated call to "just find a way out" implying that there is a way to break free from the cycle.


The imagery used in the lyrics is relatable, discussing people who live with pain, shame, lies, and the constant need to make excuses. Other people described in the song include those who make the rules, and those who play the fool, emphasizing the many ways people can become trapped in cycles of their own making.


One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the song is about addiction and how individuals who struggle with addiction can feel caught in a cycle of substance abuse and frequently repeating negative patterns in their lives. The repeated call to "just find a way out" emphasizes the need for individuals to take action and find their own ways to break free from the cycle of addiction.


Line by Line Meaning

There's one who takes it all
There is one who always comes out on top


And there's one who takes the fall
And there is one who always ends up losing


One who never wins
One who can never seem to come out on top


And there's one who stands again
But there is also one who always gets back up


There's one who lives in pain
There is one who always seems to be suffering


And there's one who has no shame
And then there is one who has no guilt or remorse


There's one to tell the lies
There is a person who is always lying


And one to make the alibis
And there is someone who is always providing excuses


Round and round and round and round we go
We keep going around in circles without stopping


Where we're gonna stop nobody knows
Nobody knows where this cycle will end


There's one who makes the rules
There is one who is always in control


And there's one to play the fool
And there is someone who is always being taken advantage of


Always a fool
They are always the one being played for a fool


One with jails hands
There is someone who always has dirty hands in the situation


And there's one to be the friend
And there is always a person who stays as a friend through it all


(Everybody needs one)
(everyone needs such a friend)


There's one who wins the fight
Sometimes, someone comes out victorious


And there's one who sleeps at night
But there is also a person who struggles to find peace at night


There's one who will stand tall
There is someone who will hold their ground


But we will all fall
But, in the end, we all fall down


Something's wrong, I feel it in my soul
Something isn't flowing right, and people are sensing that from deep within their being


Just run away, just run away out
Sometimes the best option is to just run away from the situation


Find a way, just find a way out
People try to escape through different means


Find a way, just to find a way out for me
Everyone needs an escape plan, an exit strategy


Just find a way, just find a way out
Often, people are just looking for a way out


Round and round and round and round we go
And the cycle continues


Where we're gonna stop nobody knows
Where it ends is anyone's guess


Just find a way, just find a way out
Everyone is still trying to find a way out of this cycle


Something's wrong, I feel it in my soul
But the feeling that something isn't right is still there


Round and round and round and round we go
And so, the cycle just goes on and on


Find a way, just to find a way out for me
People are trying to find their way out of their situations




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BRADLEY KIRK ARNOLD, MATTHEW DARRICK ROBERTS, ROBERT TODD HARRELL, CHRISTOPHER LEE HENDERSON

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SabrinaOnlineFan96


on Sarah Yellin'

I found this song on a Sabrina Online AMV, although this sounds like something from Shadow the Hedgehog.

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